The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 40 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 17th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 21, 2025, in the UIS Student Union.

The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to live.

Good as Gold: Springfield Volunteer Awards

Recognizing the achievements of local volunteers and nonprofits. Submit your nominations today!

Award Categories

• Heart of Gold Volunteer
• Youth Volunteer Award
• Distinguished Volunteer Award
• Business Honor Roll
• Organization of the Year
• Star Staff, Star Student (LLCC or UIS)

Nominations for these categories are due Friday, Feb. 14. This year's ceremony will be held on Monday, April 21.

The Sangamon County Board of Elections will be in the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week for early voting in the 2024 General Election.

NOTE: This polling place is only for residents in the following precincts: Capital 14, 21, 37, 60, 70, 82, 92, Woodside 02 and Woodside 04.

Students registered to vote with a campus address may use this location. On-site voter registration is available.

Connie D. Komnick

Assistant Director, Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center

Student Leadership Center 103

Egg Cartons of all sizes are needed to help us prepare for opening day on Sept. 3rd. Drop cartons off in any donation bin on campus. Feel free to add non-perishable food items as well - accepted year-round!

Campus Food Donation Bin Locations:

The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 40 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 16th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 22 in the UIS Student Union. 

The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to live.

Distinguished Volunteer Award

Help provide a warm welcome to new students this fall by filling out Welcome Cards. Stop by the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center (Student Union 103) and pick up as many as you would like to complete. We have a goal of 200! Take them back to your office, or stop by and fill them out in the Student Union. Students have loved getting these the past two years, and we would love to have your help in making it happen again this year.

The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 50 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 15th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 24, 2023, in the UIS Student Union.

The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to live.    

Distinguished Volunteer Award

The UIS Staff and Faculty Volunteer Initiative Committee would like to thank those who filled out the volunteer interest survey this past February. This provided us with valuable information to gauge interest in volunteer initiatives.

We encourage you to participate on the UIS team for the United Way Day of Action on Friday, April 28, from 1-4 p.m. Register by Friday, April 7, to ensure your spot on the UIS team.

Good as Gold Ceremony

Each year, hundreds of community members take a moment and thank those who tirelessly give their time and talent to make Springfield a better place to live and thrive.

The Good as Gold Ceremony was established in 2009 to recognize the spirit and achievements of local volunteers and nonprofit organizations. The ceremony is a joint effort between the UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center, the Junior League of Springfield, and the United Way of Central Illinois.